MLB Predictions: The Boston Red Sox enter September trailing AL East division leader Tampa Bay by 5.5 games and look to get the month off right on Labor Day starting a three-game series at Fenway Park with the visiting Baltimore Orioles. The Red Sox will hand the ball to veteran righthander Paul Byrd who has a 4.55 ERA to go along with a 9-11 record this season. Lefthander Garrett Olson will take the mound for the Orioles to start this game. Olson is 8-6 this season with a 6.38 ERA.
MLB Predictions Betting Line … Oddsmakers at online sportsbook Bodog (Bodoglife.com) currently have the Red Sox listed as 210-moneyline favorites versus the Orioles, while the game's total is sitting at 11½. The Orioles are getting +185 moneyline odds as a road underdog.
Byrd proved effective in his third start and second straight win for the Red Sox. He held the Yankees to two runs and five hits through six innings Wednesday night. Manager Terry Francona said Byrd threw aggressively inside against the New York left-handed batters and effectively implemented his breaking ball to strike out five with just two walks. He recorded at least six innings pitched for the eighth time in his last 10 outings. Byrd has not faced the Orioles this season.
On Sunday, the Orioles confirmed that Olson will be their starter for Monday's game, and he'll attempt to erase his struggles with a strong final month of the season. Prior to his demotion, Olson was 8-6 with a 6.38 ERA.
The Orioles were defeated 10-4 by the Rays last time out, as +210 underdogs. The 14 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9).
Luke Scott drove in two runs in a losing effort for the Orioles. Brian Burres was rocked for seven runs off nine hits over five innings in the loss.
The Red Sox were doubled 4-2 by the White Sox last time out, as -135 favorites. The six runs went UNDER the day's posted over/under (10).
Jacoby Ellsbury had three hits and drove in one run for the Red Sox. Tim Wakefield was charged with the loss, allowing three runs off six hits over six innings of work.
MLB Prediction …Boston ML -210
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